Sixth Grade Lessons, Block 1, Week 1: The Meaning of the Universe—God

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Sixth Grade Lessons, Block 1—The Story of the Universe

Week 1
The Meaning of the Universe—God (Revised on 9/6/2025)

Reading Reference: Gospel Outlines, Subject 2; There is God; Gen. 1:1; Rom. 1:20; Acts 14:15; Psa. 8:1, 3

Memory Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God, / And the expanse proclaims the work of His hands (Psa. 19:1)

Suggested Songs: God’s design

Scripture Reading: Gen. 1:1; Rom. 1:20; Acts 14:15; Psa. 8:1, 3

Points to Emphasize

  • The universe is a mystery

For centuries, people have regarded the universe as a mystery.

  • Can the universe be meaningless?

The universe is not meaningless. If a man’s house is decorated, orderly, and meaningful, how much more meaningful is the universe created by God, which is so bright, so comely, and arranged in such an orderly fashion. For instance, the earth revolves on its axis every twenty-four hours, the sun and the moon rise according to certain set times, and there are so many beautiful days and scenic places. Can all these things be meaningless?

  • The universe is the proof of God’s existence—1:1; Rom. 1:20; Acts 14:15

The meaning of the universe is to prove the existence of God. [You may use the example of a painter and how his art pieces express him. In the same way the creation expresses God our creator.]

  • The universe is the manifestation of God’s glory—Psa. 8:1, 3

Psalm 19 says that God’s glory is the manifestation of God in some aspects:

      1. The greatness of the universe: so great is the universe that even today, no one could tell how great it is. Man viewing the ocean from a big ship is just like a little fish in the ocean. The greatness of the universe manifests the greatness of God.
      2. The wonder of the universe: the arrangement and movement of the stars and also the distinction of the four seasons, manifests how wonderful God is.
      3. The brightness of the universe: the brightness of the sun, the moon, and the stars declares that God is a God of light.
      4. The beauty of the universe: mornings and evenings; flowers, grass, and trees; mountains and rivers; picturesque views—these and all the pleasant and inspiring scenery—are manifestations of God’s beauty.
      5. Lovingkindness: God’s arrangement and preparation of the universe for mankind and His provision for man’s every need show God’s lovingkindness toward men.
      6. Wisdom: the greatness, wonder, brightness, and beauty of the universe also manifest that God is a God of wisdom.

[You may bring photos or use an electronic device to show some of these things.]

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